NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) — New York Yankees co-owner Hank Steinbrenner says Alex Rodriguez is having “one of the greatest comeback years any player has ever had.”
But it’s not enough to earn him an appearance in the upcoming All-Star Game.
Rodriguez wasn’t elected to start by the fans and was passed over by American League manager Ned Yost of the Royals, who announced his All-Star reserves on Monday.
“We spent a lot of time debating his name,” said Yost, who preferred the versatility of an extra infielder or outfielder. “We felt we were covered in the DH.